Electrical Engineer IV

Lake Superior Consulting is currently seeking to fill a key position as an Electrical Engineer IV at our home office in Duluth, MN, or one of our offices in Omaha, NE, Houston, TX, or Pittsburgh, PA.

This position is responsible for executing the electrical engineering portion of multi-disciplinary projects in the industrial energy sector. Duties include coordinating with multi-discipline design teams and managing workflow through all stages of design including drawing development and construction document phases to complete the projects on schedule. The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for the successful delivery of each project through management of internal staff, external contractors, financial control, and management of change.

Responsibilities:

• Lead moderate to large sized projects and make decisions and recommendations on technical or complex issues
• Exercise considerable judgment and initiative in interpreting policy in the planning and implementation of major work assignments
• Work with the project team to create all design documents and drawings, including Power and Controls drawings and associated documentation.
• Specification development for the procurement, installation and testing of electrical equipment.
• Significant design and design review responsibilities, engineering calculations, studies, detailed design, report writing, field investigations and direction of lower level engineers and/or designers
• Apply engineering application software to complete engineering tasks such as site modeling and analysis
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with project management, customer representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential risks, and works with supervisors to develop contingency plans.
• Frequently interact with clients, vendors and contractors
  
  
  

Requirements:

• BS in Electrical Engineering discipline.
• 5 years of related experience.
• PE license preferred
• Industrial electrical control system and/or power system design experience strongly desired
• Experience in the design of complex control systems, PLC design, SCADA, instrumentation, control cabinet layouts, control narratives, cause & effect, and network architectures are desired
• Experience in design of complex high, medium, and low voltage power systems, electrical equipment upgrades, arc flash hazards analysis, switchgear, motor control centers, drives, service entrance, emergency power and power distribution equipment is desired
• Direct experience related to industrial facilities
• Experience in use of CadWorx Electrical and AutoDesk programs is desired
• Knowledge in the application of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, API, and AGA recommended practices
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical area classification (hazardous areas)
• Field experience supporting projects that are in construction a plus
• Broad electrical background, including experience in control systems and/or motor control centers is a plus
  
  
  

Personal competencies:

• Ability to think conceptually and drive an idea from conception through to implementation
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload for self and others. Demonstrated ability to lead and direct project personnel
• Strong communication and follow up skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
• Self-motivated with an initiative to deliver high quality, technically sound electrical designs
• Strong analytical and problem- solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team, with a willingness to learn.
  
  
  

Be Part of Something Bigger – Join the Team at Lake Superior Consulting!

At LSC, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with top-tier talent and take on meaningful projects in industries including Liquids and Natural Gas, Power, Mining, Water and Wastewater, Renewables, and Manufacturing.

If you’re driven, curious, and ready to grow your career while making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Lake Superior Consulting offers a competitive compensation package. The actual starting salary will be determined based on a variety of factors, including your skills, experience, and office/market location. The anticipated salary/hourly range for this position is $95,000-$132,800 per year.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible work options
• 401K/Profit Sharing (6% company match)
• Company paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays (twelve per year)
• Tuition reimbursement
  
  
  

Bias-Free Hiring Practices:

Lake Superior Consulting is proud to be an Equal Employment employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.